Business Systems Analyst III, Guidewire Policy Center
About the position Zurich North America is currently hiring a Business Systems Analyst III to work at our Schaumburg North America HQ. The role involves leading the analysis of business requirements and translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria. The analyst will coordinate and lead activities with product owners to gather requirements, document detailed functional and non-functional requirements, and utilize requirements management tools and techniques such as Use Cases, Data Matrix, Process Flow Diagrams, and JIRA. The position supports development, testing, implementation, and training activities while applying Agile methodology and scrum. The analyst will provide subject matter expertise, support system test planning, and collaborate with business and technology leaders to identify process improvement opportunities. Responsibilities • Lead the analysis of business requirements and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria. • Coordinate and lead activities with product owners to gather requirements. • Document detailed functional and non-functional requirements. • Utilize requirements management tools and techniques such as Use Cases, Data Matrix, Process Flow Diagrams, and JIRA. • Support development, testing, implementation, and training activities. • Apply Agile methodology and scrum and perform business analysis processes independently. • Provide subject matter expertise to the organization. • Support system test planning to ensure that test conditions, scripts, validation criteria, and expected results accurately test the business and non-functional requirements. • Collaborate with business and technology leaders to identify and support process improvement opportunities. • Research and document current solutions to determine the best methods for integration or enhancement. • Maintain effective work routines and individual accountability, advocating for business needs and continuous improvement. Requirements • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science or Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area. • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area. • Process reengineering; LEAN/Six Sigma experience. • Experience with process modeling tools. • Insurance application system design/analysis experience. • Experience with use case development. • Experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools/techniques. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of commercial insurance industry business processes. • Experience in working on large / complex Insurance / Underwriting transformation programs. • Experience with Low code No code technology (e.g., PEGA, Mendix). • Experience in understanding and applying various delivery approaches (i.e. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum). • Advanced negotiation skills. • Strong consultative experience preferred. • Experience with collaborating across many teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong experience with Microsoft Office/SharePoint. Benefits • Competitive compensation. • Short-term incentive bonuses. • Merit increases. • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. Apply tot his job